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Elite 8

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Elite 8

This fleet offers the best nights sleep you'll get on a Narrowboat - on KING SIZE double beds. The latest generation of our famous Edwardian fleet, these boats are of the highest quality and unique to Napton Narrowboats. These boats feature exceptional 6ft 4 in headroom.

Boat Details

  • Sleeps: 8 to 10
  • Length: 21.34m (70ft)
  • Berths: 3 double & 4 single, or 4 double & 2 single in 5 cabins Note - only 2 doubles are King Size. The 2nd rear cabin has 2 single settee berths or a fixed double

Layout Plan

Layout Plan

This boat features

  • King Size beds with sprung mattresses
    (doubles are 6'3" x 5'). Note - these are specially designed, across-the-boat, beds. During the day the lower section, complete with it's own fitted sheet, folds under the gunnel; it is a simple 10 second operation (only 2 doubles are King Size)
  • Large saloon windows
  • Spacious saloon with Entertainment Unit
    (LCD TV CD/DVD/MP3 player).
  • Mobile Wifi
  • Microwave, toaster and coffee maker
  • Spacious fore deck and aft terrace deck with seating.
  • Quiet modern diesel engine
  • Highest quality character fit-out in light oak

All our boats include

  • Shower and fresh water electric flush toilet(s).
  • Refrigerator and full size cooker.
  • Radiator Central Heating.
  • Duvets & Bed Linen on all beds
  • 240v Mains supply
  • 240v charging sockets.
  • TV/DVD
  • Free Mobile Wifi.
  • Fuel included.
  • Free car parking at Hirebase.
  • Free mains hair dryer.
  • Free helmsman's waterproofs or umbrella.
  • Bed guards available on request.
  • Every boat gets a bag with tea towels, oven gloves, washing up liquid, matches, washing up sponge and cloths, spare bin bags, cleaning spray and hand soap.
Special
Offer
2 Week Holidays - up to 40% off second week

40% off the cheaper week for holidays up to the 11th June or after 3rd September.
15% off the cheaper week all other dates.

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Elite Rear Deck
Elite Rear Deck
Bathroom
Bathroom
King Size Crossbed (unmade)
King Size Crossbed (unmade)
Galley
Galley
Rear Cabins
Rear Cabins
Toilet & Washbasin
Toilet & Washbasin
Elite Front Deck
Elite Front Deck

Prices

2025 Season - Price for 8

Weekly Prices

Holiday Starting:Hire Cost
7th Mar to 28th Mar£1295.00
28th Mar to 4th Apr£1495.00
4th Apr to 11th Apr£1895.00
11th Apr to 18th Apr£1895.00
18th Apr to 25th Apr£1495.00
25th Apr to 23rd May£1795.00
23rd May to 30th May£2395.00
30th May to 6th Jun£1995.00
6th Jun to 13th Jun£1995.00
13th Jun to 18th Jul£2095.00
18th Jul to 22nd Aug£2395.00
22nd Aug to 29th Aug£1995.00
29th Aug to 5th Sep£1895.00
5th Sep to 12th Sep£1895.00
12th Sep to 26th Sep£1495.00
26th Sep to 17th Oct£1395.00
17th Oct to 24th Oct£1395.00
24th Oct to 6th Nov£1695.00

Which Bases?

Autherley Junction
  • Saturday Start for 1,2,3,4+ Weeks
Napton Marina
  • Saturday Start for 1,2,3,4+ Weeks

 Charges for extra people (up to 2)

  • Children under 18 - FREE
  • Others: £50

 Damage Waiver

  • £60.00 Per Boat Per Booking

 Pet Charges

  • £45 per pet, per week or part thereof
Check for Availability for the 2025 Season